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| Golf GTI / R / R32 |
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196 | 0.02% |
| Impreza WRX / STi |
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133 | 0.01% |
| Mazdaspeed 3 |
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92 | 0.01% |
| Veloster Turbo |
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20 | 0.00% |
| Focus ST |
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149 | 0.01% |
| Other Hot Hatch |
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230 | 0.02% |
| Elantra GT |
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1000001 | 99.92% |
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Deviant posted:hello yes i would like to pay your mother for a pair of VW plaid pillows if y’all are serious that could probably be arranged. The fabric isn’t cheap (~$80 a linear yard) but my mom’s a wicked good (hobbyist) seamstress
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Jun 22, 2021 04:48
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Ok Comboomer posted:if y’all are serious that could probably be arranged. The fabric isn’t cheap (~$80 a linear yard) but my mom’s a wicked good (hobbyist) seamstress I would have to hear a quote. I like the idea, but I'm not made of money for much more novelty stuff right now. Thanks, RTX 3090.
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Jun 22, 2021 05:18
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I’m pretty serious, two plaid throw pillows would be sick
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Jun 22, 2021 05:54
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If you want a manual get a manual. I own one of the best manual transmissions to grace the face of the earth and I never gave a poo poo about the one in my mk7 GTI. I don't even pay attention to it. I just prefer to row my own gears even if the transmission isn't that great.
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Jun 22, 2021 05:56
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A Ford Mustang Mach-e GT counts as a hot hatch, right
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Jun 23, 2021 16:27
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bird with big dick posted:A Ford Mustang Mach-e GT counts as a hot hatch, right by that logic a Tesla Model 3 is more of a hot hatch
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Jun 23, 2021 16:33
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C4-C7 corvettes are hot hatches. Unless they’re a convertible or a coupe.
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Jun 23, 2021 19:16
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Dr. Lunchables posted:C4-C7 corvettes are hot hatches. Unless they’re a convertible or a coupe. C7 has better trunk space than the Camaro Hatchy
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Jun 23, 2021 21:01
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Ok Comboomer posted:if y’all are serious that could probably be arranged. The fabric isn’t cheap (~$80 a linear yard) but my mom’s a wicked good (hobbyist) seamstress I'm interested in this as well, depending on price
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Jun 24, 2021 02:54
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Talked to a local tune shop about stage one for the GTI and was quoted about 400 and change for the APR module and something to the tune of 80 bucks for labor. They also advised getting something similar for the DSG to better handle the tweaks in power, so about a grand all said and done. Does that sound about right to everyone?
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Jun 24, 2021 09:20
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Warbird posted:Talked to a local tune shop about stage one for the GTI and was quoted about 400 and change for the APR module and something to the tune of 80 bucks for labor. They also advised getting something similar for the DSG to better handle the tweaks in power, so about a grand all said and done. Does that sound about right to everyone? That’s pretty typical for the scope and pricing. APR tunes are flashed for what it’s worth, and DSG tunes adjust shift points and generally make it behave more “aggressively”. I don’t know if those are flashed too, but I think they are.
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Jun 24, 2021 17:07
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Whatever you get, make sure its not a crackle tune.
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Jun 24, 2021 17:15
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Unless they are giving you some kind of package deal, I would get the DSG tune later if your not happy with the way the transmission is performing.
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Jun 24, 2021 18:02
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I would get the DSG tune, people say it is way better than the current D and S modes which both have real drawbacks. It sounds like you can get the aggressive shifts of S mode without it being jerky on downshifts.
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Jun 24, 2021 18:26
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The Jackie Ding 2018 Civic Si hatchback is for sale, he is asking $24k Probably not a terrible deal if it isn't completely destroyed 
BlackMK4 fucked around with this message at 18:44 on Jun 24, 2021 |
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Jun 24, 2021 18:42
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More questions from “trying to buy a used GTI without paying too close to new car prices”-land, this time about exhausts!Ok Comboomer posted:One of the cars I’m looking at is a 2016 SE w/ Perf Pack. 80k miles for $18k, one of the less expensive cars I’ve seen although slightly higher in miles than I’d like, but that’s kind of where my budget is unless I want to start spending $26k+ all-in. Edit: also wondering if I should just avoid a 2016 for the turbo failure issues. Although if/when it goes I can take the money saved and fix it. trilobite terror fucked around with this message at 13:20 on Jun 25, 2021 |
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Jun 25, 2021 11:28
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What brand is the exhaust? Personally the aftermarket spoiler and exhaust would lend me to think the car has been owned by the type of person to drive it hard, but if it’s a quality spoiler installed well and the exhaust is a reputable brand, perhaps it’s a thoughtful owner. If it’s some eBay special then I’m out.
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Jun 25, 2021 13:27
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If they did anything significant to it, it would have been flashed for a tune. If that bothers you, you can call your local VW dealer and see if they will check to see if the ECU has been flashed. You can also get the VIN and call the popular tuners and see if the car is flashed. If it doesn't bother you, test drive it, you may be able to tell if it has been flashed if you have driven one before. A flash will be harder on the turbo and other parts, but that doesn't mean it's necessarily going to fail.
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Jun 25, 2021 15:34
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the worm turns (also dad’s more on board now that I talked to him)Ok Comboomer posted:Ok. Ok scratch the previous post. I just saw a 2017 GTI Sport, with OEM Clubsport muffler and intake to make it sound like Rice Krispies, but subtly and tastefully.
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Jun 25, 2021 22:49
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Is there any reason you aren't shopping private party? If it is because of getting a loan you can still do that PP. Idk, I avoid spending the ~10% tax whenever possible.
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Jun 25, 2021 22:53
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BlackMK4 posted:Is there any reason you aren't shopping private party? If it is because of getting a loan you can still do that PP. because I don’t have the time to wait and there literally aren’t any to be had in my area. I needed a car two weeks ago. I’ve reached out to five PP ads and exactly one responded to tell me that he sold the car last month and that the listing was “a mistake”
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Jun 25, 2021 22:59
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my number one advice for you in this entire thing is to not get your dad involved in this decision
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Jun 26, 2021 00:02
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KYOON GRIFFEY JR posted:my number one advice for you in this entire thing is to not get your dad involved in this decision Ok but what about the car
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Jun 26, 2021 01:12
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Ok Comboomer posted:the worm turns (also dad’s more on board now that I talked to him) My 2011 has less miles than that
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Jun 26, 2021 21:31
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I mean in your heart you know the car's been driven hard, but the question is do you actually care?
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Jun 27, 2021 00:15
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Any used hot hatch you buy has been driven hard, who else is buying these things?
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Jun 27, 2021 04:00
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I bought a 19 FiST that some guy put bilsteins in, drove 1400 miles total, then sold. Unicorns do exist.
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Jun 27, 2021 05:12
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Dr. Lunchables posted:I bought a 19 FiST that some guy put bilsteins in, drove 1400 miles total, then sold. Unicorns do exist. That’s because his girlfriend gave birth in the backseat and you just have no idea.
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Jun 27, 2021 05:21
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And isn’t the deal with super-low mile manual cars that half of them are fine and half of them were an aborted attempt at Babby’s First Stick and the inside of the transmission looks like it’s got 200k miles on it instead of 5k?
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Jun 27, 2021 05:26
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Could be. This one came from Florida to Michigan, and the owner probably wanted something bigger for the winter. You run the risk of someone abusing the transmission with any manual car though, so why even worry about it?
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Jun 27, 2021 13:45
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Ok Comboomer posted:And isn’t the deal with super-low mile manual cars that half of them are fine and half of them were an aborted attempt at Babby’s First Stick and the inside of the transmission looks like it’s got 200k miles on it instead of 5k? That could be the case with any used manual transmission car, only with the higher mileage ones they've got an even longer window. Mileage isn't really a good indicator of the PO's abilities driving the thing. All you can really do is assess how it's working currently. An oil analysis might help gain an understanding of the condition, but that's not really realistic for a used car purchase even before the market became what it is now. As far as the purchase goes, I'd say you're probably right that a higher mileage car isn't likely to cost that much more over the long run than a lower mileage one. Though lower miles are more desirable, there's really only so much you can do in your position. So if you're set on a GTI, then go with the best example you can find within your time and budget constraints.
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Jun 27, 2021 14:17
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Ok Comboomer posted:And isn’t the deal with super-low mile manual cars that half of them are fine and half of them were an aborted attempt at Babby’s First Stick and the inside of the transmission looks like it’s got 200k miles on it instead of 5k? What market are you buying in again? Like, whereabouts are you.
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Jun 27, 2021 18:00
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thehouseplant posted:What market are you buying in again? Like, whereabouts are you. New England
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Jun 27, 2021 18:10
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Ok Comboomer posted:New England drat. Opposite end of the country. For the prices you're seeing, even I'm considering unloading mine now, and it's half the mileage that you are seeing. Just crazy how bad the market is.
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Jun 27, 2021 18:13
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thehouseplant posted:drat. Opposite end of the country. For the prices you're seeing, even I'm considering unloading mine now, and it's half the mileage that you are seeing. If the price is good and the car is good and it fits into my budget I’ll fly to you and drive it back. But only for a goon.
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Jun 27, 2021 18:35
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Ok Comboomer posted:If the price is good and the car is good and it fits into my budget I’ll fly to you and drive it back. But only for a goon. Got DMs on here, or an email? I'll ping you some more details and see if it's still your cup of tea.
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Jun 27, 2021 19:04
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thehouseplant posted:Got DMs on here, or an email? I'll ping you some more details and see if it's still your cup of tea. I have DMs, send me some Good News
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Jun 27, 2021 19:09
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Ok Comboomer posted:by that logic a Tesla Model 3 is more of a hot hatch a model 3 doesn't have a hatch though did you mean model s
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Jun 29, 2021 16:39
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stop talking about teslas or the weird tesla defenders will log on
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Jun 29, 2021 16:41
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Deviant posted:stop talking about teslas It’s a fine car. If we’re gonna start chucking stones at people because the management at the companies making the cars they like do embarrassing poo poo then throw out all the VAG people over Hitler and Dieselgate and throw out all the FiSTers because Henry was literally a nazi
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